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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,266.34, 364,990.53 and 174,025.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,266.34, 364,990.53 and 174,025.86 is: 240,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,266.34 : 364,990.53 = 174,025.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,266.34/364,990.53 = 174,025.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,266.34x = 364,990.53 × 174,025.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,266.34x = 63,517,790,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,517,790,875.11/264,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,355.21

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